120Hz sits in an interesting place in 2026 — it is not the entry-level 60Hz you are trying to escape, and it is not the full-fat 144Hz gaming experience either. What it is, however, is the magic number for console gaming. PS5 and Xbox Series X both target 120fps in supported titles, making a 120Hz monitor the natural pairing for current-gen console setups. It is also noticeably smoother than 60Hz for everyday desktop use, web browsing, and scrolling. For anyone who is not a competitive PC gamer but wants a genuinely fluid experience, 120Hz hits the sweet spot without the premium that higher refresh rates command.